Dried Codonopsis Root Segments Dang Shen 500g Bulk Chinese Herbal Slices for Cooking and Decoction

Dried Codonopsis Root Segments, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These cut root segments are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient valued in TCM theory for a sweet flavor and gentle tonifying nature, traditionally associated with supporting qi and nourishing the blood. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and congee as part of everyday herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Cut Codonopsis root segments sourced from Minxian County, Gansu Province, China
• Known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), a widely used traditional qi-tonifying herb
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, root form, sliced and cut for convenient cooking
• Traditionally paired with astragalus, goji berries, and red dates in herbal soups
• 500g bulk pack suitable for home decoction, congee, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Segments typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown exterior with a soft, slightly flexible texture and fine longitudinal wrinkles. The aroma is typically mild and sweet, and long simmering yields a gently sweet, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal chicken or pork soups
• Add to slow-cooked congee and porridge
• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction
• Use in braised dishes and seasonal tonic cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used as a gentle qi tonic, often substituted for ginseng in milder formulas. It is commonly simmered with astragalus, red dates, and goji berries in nourishing soups, or added to congee during seasonal changes. Traditionally associated with supporting energy and digestion in daily herbal cooking.

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